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VR VILLA
We provide FREE access to VR/AR gaming experience for fans who attend popular culture and gaming events across the United States.
Our origins began at Raleigh Playthrough in 2018 and have grown exponentially to become the largest F2P VR gaming network in the US.
It Takes A Village
Our motto speaks to the truth that our collaboration with gamers, events, and industry makes us unique in how we operate to bring VR/AR gaming to the masses. We focus on fun and are not financially driven.
Our Mission
We educate, advocate, and promote the VR industry from one gamer to another.
Our Values
We focus on fun. Our community is priority; from players to industry.
Our Vision
Sharing our passion, supporting indie developers, and expanding our community.
How We Wok
Baz LLC operates as a traveling retailer as we manufacture our own handcrafted goods specializing in chopsticks and puzzles since 2017. VR Villa & VR Zone is built as a sponsorship and marketing platform to promote VR. We work with over 60 events throughout the US from Miami to Hawaii.
We hold direct relationships with the VR industry including developers, hardware partners, influencers, publishers, record labels and events.
Win, Win, Win
Developers provides:
- VR Games & Content
- Royalty-Free Access
- Support & unique Insight
Events provides:
- Resources to operate
- Ability to operate retail sales
- Promote gaming activities
Baz LLC provides:
- Organization, logistics and event service experience
- Staffing solutions
- Equipment & asset management
Developers obtains:
- Marketing
- Genuine player interactions
- Support & feedback
Events obtains:
- Marketing
- Subsidized VR activation
- Unique VR content
Baz LLC obtains:
- Marketing
- Retail sales abilities
- Fun
Customer Experience
Our curated VR gaming experience is very hands on as we educate each attendee on how to use VR, teach the mechanics of their selected game, onboard/offboard the VR HMD system, and disinfect between each use. We maximize the amount of gameplay and content at each show.
Wavier Form
The attendee signs a waiver form providing metric and demographic data.
Game Selection
Players select from our curated game list. Each VR activation is unique.
Free to Play
No limits. Attendees play and come back for more. We will always be Free.
Metrics
1,873
Players
2,727
Game Sessions
1,268
Gameplay Hours
32.9%
New to VR
88%
Utilization*
1800
Average Sqft Room
Cumulative VR gaming data based on 10 VR activations in 2022.
*Utilization rate is based on the amount of systems in use at an event during open game room hours.
12,156
Players
13,470
Game Sessions
6,368
Gameplay Hours
30.3%
New to VR
85%
Utilization*
2050
Average Sqft Room
Cumulative VR gaming data based on 32 VR activations in 2023.
*Utilization rate is based on the amount of systems in use at an event during open game room hours.
9,897
Players
11,561
Game Sessions
6,306
Gameplay Hours
27.9%
New to VR
84%
Utilization*
2600
Average Sqft Room
Cumulative VR gaming data based on 19 VR activations for Q1 & Q2 of 2024.
*Utilization rate is based on the amount of systems in use at an event during open game room hours.
29%
Age 10-18
31%
Age 19-25
26%
Age 26-34
13%
Age 35+
65.6%
Male
29.1%
Female
Based on 27,076 players and over 50 VR activations since 2018.
| Event | Location | Attendance | VR Size |
| MAGFest | National Harbor, MD | 20,000 | 4500 sqft |
| Anime Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | 15,000 | 500 sqft |
| KamiCon | Birmingham, AL | 10,000 | 3500 sqft |
| Ret-Con | Cary, NC | 500 | 300 sqft |
| LVL UP Expo | Las Vegas, NV | 38,000 | 3000 sqft |
| Playthrough Gaming | Raleigh, NC | 9,000 | 1800 sqft |
| East Coast Game Conference | Raleigh, NC | 4,000 | 2000 sqft |
| SakuraCon | Seattle, WA | 30,000 | 1100 sqft |
| Sakura Matsuri | Washington, DC | 35,000 | 150 sqft |
| Furry Weekend Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | 15,000 | 2000 sqft |
| MomoCon | Atlanta, GA | 48,000 | 2500 sqft |
| Animazement | Raleigh, NC | 15,000 | 800 sqft |
| USO Gaming | Ft. Knox, KY | 2,000 | 2500 sqft |
| Too Many Games | Philadelphia, PA | 15,000 | 2500 sqft |
| Japan Fair | Seattle, WA | 20,000 | 200 sqft |
| Tekko | Pittsburgh, PA | 15,000 | 3800 sqft |
| Otakon | Washington, DC | 42,000 | 2500 sqft |
| DenFur | Denver, CO | 4,500 | 1000 sqft |
| Super Smash Con | Chantilly, VA | 6,000 | 2000 sqft |
| MatsuriCon | Columbus, OH | 6,000 | 2200 sqft |
| Nan Desu Kan | Denver, CO | 30,000 | 2500 sqft |
| San Japan | San Antonio, TX | 25,000 | 2500 sqft |
| JapanFest | Atlanta, GA | 30,000 | 1200 sqft |
| KamiCon HAI | Huntsville, AL | 5,000 | 2500 sqft |
| Anime Weekend Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | 35,000 | 2000 sqft |
| NekoCon | Hampton, VA | 6,000 | 1800 sqft |
| Anime NYC | New York, NY | 50,000 | 400 sqft |
| YamaCon | Pigeon Forge, TN | 6,000 | 3000 sqft |
| Dreamhack ATL | Atlanta, GA | 40,000 | 4200 sqft |
Public events that hosted VR Zone in 2023.
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Don’t just demo, truly experience and play VR games with no strings attached. See what the latest VR industry has to offer to immerse yourself in unique worlds and share with friends.
31k+
Players
43k+
Game Sessions
30+
VR Studios
40+
Events
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